PT Health Watch: Poor awareness, low screening, driving high cervical cancer burden in Nigeria – Expert

Premiumtimesng | 17-05-2026 03:17am |

An expert has identified several critical factors contributing to the high burden of cervical cancer in Nigeria, including delayed diagnosis, limited access to screening, and inadequate community awareness. The expert emphasized the necessity for expanded screening programs, increased vaccination efforts, and enhanced public education to combat this health issue. These measures are deemed essential to improve early detection rates and ultimately reduce the incidence of cervical cancer in the country.

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